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Yakuza CF XVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Endo Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akisame Koetsuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koetsuji has chosen Monster as his entrance music. Endo Hattori had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Endo Hattori has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Endo Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akisame Koetsuji!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koetsuji closes the distance and pushes Hattori back into the cage.
Koetsuji gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koetsuji looking to pass the guard.
Hattori will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koetsuji is looking to work some ground and pound but Hattori has wrist control.
Koetsuji postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hattori is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koetsuji, into his guard.
Koetsuji bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hattori's guard.
Koetsuji passes Hattori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hattori tries to roll over but Koetsuji keeps him under control.
Koetsuji is trying to work for a kimura but Hattori is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koetsuji is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hattori is just riding it out for now. Koetsuji eventually gives up the hold.
Koetsuji is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hattori defends it well.
Koetsuji is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hattori is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koetsuji, into his guard.
Koetsuji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koetsuji wants to sweep here but Hattori controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Koetsuji keeps moving.
Koetsuji trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hattori scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koetsuji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koetsuji wants to control from the top but Hattori keeps moving.
Koetsuji is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hattori is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hattori has escaped and now he's on top!
Koetsuji looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hattori passes Koetsuji's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hattori is trying to control the action in half guard but Koetsuji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hattori throws a strike but Koetsuji avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koetsuji is controlling Hattori's posture.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koetsuji is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Koetsuji dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koetsuji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koetsuji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hattori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koetsuji somewhat.
Hattori gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koetsuji content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koetsuji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koetsuji wants to control from the top but Hattori keeps moving.
Hattori keeping full guard, as Koetsuji tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koetsuji drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hattori dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hattori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koetsuji keeping full guard, as Hattori tries to pass.
Akisame Koetsuji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koetsuji tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koetsuji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hattori manages to get himself to full guard.
Koetsuji is breathing heavily.
Hattori working for a triangle but Koetsuji defends it easily.
Koetsuji wants to pass the guard but Hattori is keeping the position.
Hattori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori keeping moving, preventing Koetsuji from controlling successfully.
Koetsuji looking to sit in guard and control but Hattori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Koetsuji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hattori trying to control but Koetsuji is working from the bottom.
Koetsuji is trying to keep Hattori in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji is pulling down on Hattori's head to control his posture.
Koetsuji is looking for a triangle here but Hattori uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hattori passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Koetsuji!
Koetsuji holds on to Hattori around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koetsuji really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Koetsuji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hattori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koetsuji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hattori rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koetsuji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koetsuji looking to score a takedown here. Hattori is defending well but Koetsuji drives through and ends up in Hattori's guard.
Hattori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koetsuji.
Koetsuji postures up in Hattori's guard and throws a big left but Hattori blocks it.
Koetsuji throwing strikes but missing.
Koetsuji drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hattori looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hattori looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hattori!
Hattori laying and praying for a moment but Koetsuji takes advantage and regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koetsuji blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hattori.
Hattori is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koetsuji!
Hattori unloads with some shots from mount but Koetsuji bucks and avoids them well.
Koetsuji wants to hold on but Hattori pushes him away.
Hattori swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koetsuji is now in Hattori's guard. A big mistake from Hattori there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori working a defensive guard here.
Koetsuji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koetsuji trying to control but Hattori is working from the bottom.
Hattori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koetsuji manages to get himself to full guard.
Koetsuji has his hands on Hattori's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endo Hattori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Koetsuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hattori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hattori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Koetsuji keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori throws a big right hand that misses.
Koetsuji wants to sweep but no luck.
Koetsuji is trying to keep Hattori in close.
Hattori throws a big elbow that misses.
Koetsuji wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hattori stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koetsuji shoots in looking for a takedown. Hattori tries to sprawl out of it but Koetsuji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hattori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Endo Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akisame Koetsuji.
Hattori misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akisame Koetsuji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koetsuji winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akisame Koetsuji!
Akisame Koetsuji was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhay Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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159 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jhay Vera!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pettis drives through and clinches with Vera against the cage.
Pettis stalling in the clinch.
Pettis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pettis misses with a knee strike.
Pettis with a knee to the head.
Pettis stalling the fight.
Pettis with a knee to the head.
Pettis jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pettis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pettis slips a straight right by Vera.
Pettis darts in trying to clinch
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis is looking to clinch but Vera is avoiding it.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vera but Vera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pettis doesn't manage to clinch there - Vera circles away.
Pettis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vera defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Pettis lands a high kick!
Vera sizes up Pettis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Vera misses.
Nice jab there from Vera.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pettis shoots in but no luck this time.
Vera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pettis momentarily.
Vera looks to land a left hand but Pettis moved out of range nicely.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vera sprawls well. Vera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pettis gets slowly back to his feet.
Pettis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Vera misses with a straight right.
Pettis looks to clinch
and Vera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vera throws a lazy right hand but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis is looking to clinch.
Pettis moves away from the strike by Vera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pettis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Pettis slips the punch.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Pettis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettis looks to clinch
and Vera counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vera with a hook.
Pettis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vera keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettis moves in looking to clinch but Vera pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vera defends it nicely.
Jhay Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Pettis misses.
Pettis takes one to the side of the head.
Pettis tries to clinch up.
Pettis tries to clinch there but Vera circles away.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch but Vera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch but Vera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pettis tries for a takedown but Vera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Vera misses.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettis tries to clinch but Vera moves away
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vera throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Pettis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pettis.
Pettis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis looks to clinch
letting Vera counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws out a loose jab but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vera's waist but Vera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pettis off to one side.
Pettis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pettis moves away from the strike by Vera.
Jhay Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettis has Vera up against the cage in a clinch.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pettis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vera after a bit of a struggle.
Pettis tries a knee to the head but Vera blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Vera misses.
Vera keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vera's head.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pettis pushes Vera up against the cage in a clinch.
Pettis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pettis looking to throw knees to the head but Vera is blocking nicely.
Pettis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vera wants to break free but Pettis has control.
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
Pettis tries to clinch there but Vera circles away.
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pettis doesn't seem phased though.
Vera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pettis tries to clinch there but Vera circles away.
Vera lands a jab.
Vera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis closes the distance but Vera moves to the side
and Pettis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pettis tries to clinch
and Vera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettis closes the distance but Vera moves to the side
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera throws a lazy right hand but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pettis punishes Vera's body with a nice straight punch.
Vera dodges the punch combination from Pettis.
Pettis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettis looks to clinch
and Vera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pettis rushes Vera and presses him up against the cage.
Pettis tries to pull guard but Vera won't allow it.
Vera is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pettis looking to throw knees to the head but Vera is blocking nicely.
Pettis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vera is trying to break the clinch but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pettis misses with a knee to the head.
Pettis prevents Vera from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis tries to land a knee to the head but Vera blocks with his arms.
Jhay Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Pettis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vera is trying to break the clinch but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pettis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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219 lbs
7 - 5 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Takahara!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rick is looking to clinch.
Rick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takahara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rick.
Takahara is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick is pressing down on Takahara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takahara is holding on for now.
Rick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takahara is looking to get to half guard.
Rick is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahara wants to slow Rick down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahara tries to work over Rick's front leg with a kick but Rick checks it.
Takahara throws a low kick but Rick avoids it.
Takahara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rick swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahara.
Rick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takahara is staying active underneath Rick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rick is trying to work for a kimura but Takahara is defending well.
Takahara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahara is holding on to half guard well.
Rick is nestled in close to Takahara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takahara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rick is trying to work for a kimura but Takahara is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rick seems to be working for a kimura but Takahara defends the submission attempt.
Takahara trying to control here.
Takahara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takahara could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rick has cracked it and Takahara is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Rick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Barrantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Kenshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi Kenshin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Barrantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Kenshin!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrantes throws a head kick that misses.
Barrantes dodges the punch combination from Kenshin.
Barrantes fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenshin misses with a wild combination.
Barrantes shoots in but Kenshin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barrantes throws a sloppy head kick and Kenshin moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kenshin. Those never looked like landing.
Barrantes shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Barrantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenshin scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kenshin. Those never looked like landing.
Kenshin looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrantes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Kenshin.
Kenshin throws a hook to the side of Barrantes's head but Barrantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenshin digs a good body shot into Barrantes's ribs.
Kenshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrantes shoots in for a double leg but Kenshin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kenshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrantes counters with a left and a right that stings Kenshin.
Barrantes has a takedown stuffed.
Kenshin tries to bum rush Barrantes with a series of wild strikes but Barrantes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrantes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenshin sprawls well. Kenshin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrantes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin misses with a body shot.
Barrantes throws a head kick but Kenshin moves out of range.
Barrantes closes the distance and clinches up with Kenshin, looking for a takedown. Barrantes pushes Kenshin against the cage but Kenshin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrantes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrantes is looking to clinch but Kenshin is avoiding it.
Kenshin leaves Barrantes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Kenshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin throws a combination that misses
and Barrantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenshin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrantes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kenshin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrantes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenshin avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Barrantes with that takedown attempt.
Barrantes throws a right and a left that Kenshin avoids nicely.
Barrantes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin avoids the head kick by Barrantes.
Kenshin jabs at Barrantes's body.
Barrantes tries to clinch but Kenshin moves out of range.
Yoshi Kenshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kenshin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrantes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenshin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrantes somewhat.
Barrantes dives in and grabs Kenshin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kenshin pushes down on Barrantes's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenshin swinging wildly here.
Barrantes tries to clinch up
and Kenshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshi Kenshin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenshin throws a series of punches but Barrantes moves out of range.
Barrantes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Barrantes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenshin which made him look bad.
No luck for Barrantes with that takedown attempt.
Good work by Kenshin as he checks the leg kick.
Barrantes shoots in and drives through. Kenshin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Barrantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrantes wants to clinch up but Kenshin keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Kenshin misses.
Barrantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenshin misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenshin blocks a head kick by Barrantes.
Kenshin throws a series of punches but Barrantes moves out of range.
Kenshin throws a nice looking combination but Barrantes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barrantes shoots for a takedown but Kenshin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenshin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshi Kenshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barrantes fails to land the takedown.
Kenshin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenshin circles away.
Barrantes dives in and grabs Kenshin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kenshin pushes down on Barrantes's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Kenshin.
Nice takedown defense from Kenshin. No joy for Barrantes on that attempt.
Kenshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barrantes has time to react.
Barrantes tries to clinch but Kenshin is having none of it.
Kenshin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barrantes.
Kenshin swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrantes closes the distance and clinches up with Kenshin, looking for a takedown. Barrantes pushes Kenshin against the cage but Kenshin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Kenshin.
Kenshin misses with a double jab
and Barrantes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenshin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barrantes.
Marco Barrantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenshin throws a combination. Barrantes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrantes moves in looking to clinch but Kenshin pushes him off.
Kenshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrantes.
Barrantes wants to clinch up but Kenshin keeps it at a distance.
Barrantes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenshin connects with a looping right hand.
Barrantes throws a body kick that misses.
Kenshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrantes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenshin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrantes.
Kenshin fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoshi Kenshin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Barrantes counter with a right hand.
Barrantes shoots in for a double leg but Kenshin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kenshin stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Kenshin does no damage.
Barrantes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrantes shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Barrantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrantes tries for a takedown but Kenshin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrantes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenshin works the jab nicely.
Kenshin slaps away a takedown attempt from Barrantes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenshin lands the left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrantes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kenshin misses with a series of wild punches.
Barrantes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barrantes tries to land a front kick but Kenshin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenshin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barrantes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenshin's waist but Kenshin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barrantes off to one side.
Kenshin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kenshin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrantes throws a chopping leg kick but Kenshin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barrantes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kenshin.
Barrantes shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenshin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barrantes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrantes fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenshin throws a right and a left that Barrantes avoids nicely.
Kenshin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Kenshin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrantes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenshin as he avoids it easily.
Yoshi Kenshin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenshin throws a right hand that Barrantes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrantes also avoids with ease.
Barrantes misses with a takedown attempt - Kenshin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kenshin!
Kenshin misses with a combination
and Barrantes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrantes throws a head kick that misses.
Kenshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrantes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barrantes shoots in but Kenshin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenshin throws a series of punches but Barrantes moves out of range.
Barrantes fails with the takedown.
Kenshin takes a swing at Barrantes's ribcage but misses.
Barrantes shoots in but Kenshin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenshin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barrantes on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Kenshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenshin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Kenshin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'll be Back. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Kent!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munson fails with a takedown attempt.
Munson is breathing heavily.
Kent works Munson's body with a nice hook.
Munson gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Munson tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kent is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Munson buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Munson!! Munson is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kent throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kent!
Peter Kent seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Karasawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andersonnen Chailva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Karasawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andersonnen Chailva!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karasawa gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chailva pushes Karasawa off and gets back to his feet.
Chailva scores with a nice head shot.
Karasawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Chailva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karasawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chailva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karasawa's face.
Karasawa managing to block the knees to the body from Chailva.
Karasawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chailva manages to break the clinch.
Karasawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Chailva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chailva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karasawa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chailva kicks Karasawa off and gets back to his feet.
Chailva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karasawa.
Horrible takedown by Chailva or perhaps it was just good defense by Karasawa which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karasawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chailva circles away.
Chailva scores a takedown into full mount!
Karasawa holds on to Chailva around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Karasawa wants to control but Chailva is having none of it.
Chailva wants to get back to his feet but Karasawa is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karasawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karasawa is looking to improve his position but Chailva isn't that keen on the idea.
Chailva gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Karasawa misses with an uppercut
and Chailva counters with a left and a right that stings Karasawa.
Chailva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karasawa.
Chailva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chailva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Chailva.
Chailva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chailva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chailva throws a right hand that Karasawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Karasawa also avoids with ease.
Karasawa is looking to clinch but Chailva is avoiding it.
Karasawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chailva throws a series of punches but Karasawa moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chailva.
Chailva looks gassed!
Chailva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karasawa tries to avoid it but Chailva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karasawa to the ground. Karasawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karasawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chailva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karasawa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Karasawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chailva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karasawa circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chailva.
Chailva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karasawa dodges the punch combination from Chailva.
Karasawa takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chailva working hard to break the clinch.
Chailva is pressed up against the cage. Karasawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chailva down to the mat. Chailva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andersonnen Chailva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karasawa moves in looking to clinch but Chailva pushes him off.
Karasawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karasawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Karasawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chailva scores with a one two! Karasawa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chailva lands with a slapping head kick.
Karasawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chailva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Chailva does it's job there.
Karasawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andersonnen Chailva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karasawa digs a good hook to Chailva's body.
A head kick misses from Karasawa.
Karasawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chailva drives through with a takedown into Karasawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chailva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karasawa has a closed guard, preventing Chailva from standing up.
Chailva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karasawa is on top in guard.
Karasawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chailva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karasawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karasawa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chailva pushes Karasawa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Karasawa with that takedown attempt.
Chailva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chailva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karasawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chailva's waist but Chailva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karasawa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Karasawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karasawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chailva throws a head kick but Karasawa moves out of range.
Chailva drives through with a takedown into Karasawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chailva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karasawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karasawa has a closed guard, preventing Chailva from standing up.
Karasawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chailva's guard.
Chailva wants to get back to his feet but Karasawa passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chailva is looking to get back to is feet but Karasawa passes into side control.
Chailva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karasawa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chailva is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karasawa yanks on the arm and Chailva is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karasawa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Karasawa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bitoy Bellfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Sheilds has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bitoy Bellfoot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evan Sheilds!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds shoots in but Bellfoot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheilds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellfoot.
Sheilds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellfoot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheilds somewhat.
Sheilds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bellfoot tries to avoid it but Sheilds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bellfoot to the ground. Bellfoot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bitoy Bellfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Sheilds.
Bellfoot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sheilds is defended easily by Bellfoot.
Sheilds has his takedown stuffed
and Sheilds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheilds shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheilds shoots and misses
letting Bellfoot counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheilds misses the target.
Sheilds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheilds is looking to land body kicks.
Evan Sheilds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellfoot misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Sheilds.
Sheilds closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bellfoot to the mat! Bellfoot manages to get full guard.
Bellfoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sheilds defends well.
Sheilds won't allow Bellfoot to sweep him here.
Bellfoot is working hard here to advance position.
Bellfoot trying to control the position.
Bellfoot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheilds's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheilds is retaining full guard.
Sheilds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheilds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sheilds is looking to stand up but Bellfoot isn't so interested in that idea.
Bellfoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheilds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bellfoot advances position into side control!
Bellfoot passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sheilds!
Bellfoot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sheilds is looking to improve his position but Bellfoot isn't that keen on the idea.
Sheilds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot controlling the action here.
Bellfoot works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bellfoot working the ground and pound effectively.
Sheilds defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bellfoot.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sheilds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bellfoot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sheilds to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sheilds shrugs it off.
Sheilds wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds tries to hold on but Bellfoot pushes him away.
Bellfoot controlling his opponent.
Bellfoot looking to control but Sheilds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bellfoot landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sheilds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bellfoot raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bellfoot trying to control but Sheilds is having none of it.
Bellfoot is landing with some decent strikes but Sheilds is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sheilds is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellfoot breaks from Sheilds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sheilds is still in real trouble! Can Bellfoot finish him?
Bellfoot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bellfoot postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Sheilds out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bellfoot goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bitoy Bellfoot!
Bitoy Bellfoot retains his middleweight title!
Bitoy Bellfoot managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Adam's NORTHERN WILD, into his post fight interview.
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